Where Do We Go From Here???​

​Another day in paradise and what did we learn? I hope we learned that no matter what our political party affiliation is, the Constitution of the United States of America needs to be the beacon by which we are enlightened and led to higher aspirations.

It is obvious to anyone who is observing our political conversation that the definition of our country and the existence of our democracy are indeed being challenged. Which way will we as a people go? Will we put party affiliation over the dictates of our own conscience? It will be interesting to see how we tackle this issue.

People seem to be interested more in their own personal narrative than facts. There is a formidable push back forming that seems to be distancing themselves from the party fervor...or should I say fever. It gives me great joy when I see true statesmen crossing the aisle to solve problems for the betterment of our country. These individuals need to continue to set the example so that new members coming to Congress have a higher standard by which to cast their votes. The hypocrisy in both political parties needs to end and we need to stop giving our representatives a pass and hold their feet to the fire.

It is imperative at this time that we start acting as "We the People." If we are going to drain the swamp, then we need to know and understand how the swamp operates. Big money, corporations being recognized as people, the military industrial complex, automation in the workplace, and unchecked, unfettered nationalism will challenge us like never before to be true to who and what we are as a country!! No one will be exempt. It is time to ask that proverbial question offered to us by our 35th President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather ask what you can do for your country."

The time is now and the day is today! You, me and we hold the key to our futures! Party alliances and partisan gamesmanship will surely prove to be the nemesis to our individual and civil liberties. If we don't stand for something we will fall for anything!!! May we always stand united as "WE the People!!!”